Louisiana Sportsman

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has increased the red snapper bag limit to 5 fish per person per day for Memorial Day weekend.[…]

Chuck Jones’ Expert Collective is a brand new YouTube hunting and fishing series that is different from the majority of outdoor shows.[…]

The red snapper landings estimate through May 3, 2026 indicate that 8,307 pounds were landed during the first three days of the season.[…]

The LDWF congratulated Ciera Gonzales, DeeDee Mahoney, Eric McVicker and Andy Crawford for winning the 2026 hard license card contest.[…]

Kayak anglers that do not use topwater lures are missing out on some of the most exciting kayak fishing there is.[…]

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “National Safe Boating Week” from May 16-22.[…]

Cooper Maturin, 14, shot his best buck to date, his 11-point, on Nov. 8 in Claiborne Parish.[…]

Every year in the spring, speckled trout move into deep bends of bayous to feast on baby croakers, providing the perfect base for this dish![…]

The weather didn’t deter the anglers gathered at Mike Frenette’s Redfish Lodge of Louisiana in Venice Marina.[…]

The 2026 Louisiana turkey hunting season was a record-setting event as more than 4,000 birds were harvested, the LDWF announced.[…]

The LWFC gave final approval for a Notice of Intent to conduct the next Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2026.[…]

Through a lottery, LDWF will draw for 5,000 recreational permits, allowing the holder to harvest two alligators, for an Oct. 1-31 season.[…]

Shakespeare is expanding its youth lineup with the introduction of new character-inspired Youth Fishing Kits – designed for young anglers.[…]

The LWFC approved a NOI for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 hunting seasons, 2026-27 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]

Nathan Boquet, 16, was fishing the Atchafalaya Delta WMA with his buddies when he landed the new No. 2 alligator gar in the state.[…]

The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the LDWF to conduct a recreational alligator hunting season from Oct. 1-31, 2026.[…]